Description
Crocuses are one of the easiest cold-hardy bulbs.Crocuses are low-growing, clump-forming perennial plants grown from corms.
They are very adaptable and small enough to be tucked into flower beds, under trees, or even on the lawn.Crocus flowers bloom in a variety of bright colors including purple, lavender and voilet.
Crocus plants are small, reaching just 3-6 inches in height. The leaves are grass-like, generally with a light stripe running up the middle.
| Common Name | Crocus |
| Height | Up to 15 inch |
| Flower Colour | Blue-Voilet |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Winter |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting Procedure
- Choose a location in full sun and be sure the soil is well-drained.
- The crocus bulbs do not tolerate is soggy soil.This bulbs requires loose and porous potting soil
- Sowing season of crocus bulb is in the rainy season
- It should be planted at 10 to 12 cm deep; maintaining 10 to 12 cm spacing between two bulbs
- Use the potting mix for bulb plantation as: Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1)Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2).
Care
- You should fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season, flower bud stage.
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch.
- If there is a dry spell and it does not rain, you must water the bulbs weekly until the ground freezes.
- Apply compost annually to provide nutrients needed for future blooms.
- You should fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season, flower bud stage.
- After the foliage turns yellow and dies back, it can be pruned off.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Crocus Van Guard special feature
Attractive flowers
Crocus Van Guard uses
Ornamental Use:
- The crocus plant is used for an ornamental purpose
- Plant in groups for a spectacular show in the garden